This month’s blog is inspired by the powerful teaching of Apostle Joshua Selman from the sermon "This Grace Called Favor." I encourage you to take the time to listen to it on YouTube for deeper insight and revelation.
KeyScripture:
Luke 2:52 (NKJV)
"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."
Every believer has access to a divine advantage called favor. Favor is God's supernatural influence that causes men and situations to align in our favor. It is the reason why people succeed in the Kingdom of God.
Definition of Favor:
- Supernatural help and divine assistance
- Grace that produces results beyond human ability
- A divine equalizer that brings balance to life
Five Keys to Favor as a Winning Strategy
Favor is not a random occurrence; it is a winning strategy in the Kingdom. When properly activated, favor positions you for success, accelerates your progress, and grants you divine access beyond human effort. Here are five strategic keys to unlocking and sustaining the winning advantage of favor in your life:
1. Honor – The Gateway to Favor
Honor is the key that unlocks doors of favor. Recognizing, celebrating, and rewarding greatness in others positions you for divine elevation.
In the Kingdom, what you honor, you attract, and what you dishonor, you repel.
Example: Jesus was unable to perform mighty works in His hometown because they failed to honor Him (Mark 6:4-6).
Winning Strategy: If you want favor to work for you, practice sowing honor—especially to those above you spiritually, financially, and in leadership.
2. Value – The Currency of Favor
Favor gravitates toward those who solve problems. When you become a person of value, you naturally attract favor.
You are either creating problems or solving them at every stage of life. Favor is reserved for those who bring solutions.
Example: Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams brought him before Pharaoh, making him a ruler in Egypt
(Genesis 41:14-16).
Winning Strategy: Develop skills, wisdom, and character that make you indispensable. Your value will always create access to favor.
3. Integrity – The Trust Factor in Favor
Trust is the foundation of lasting favor. People are more likely to invest in, promote, and support individuals whose character is consistent and reliable.
Favor is sustained through integrity. Without it, even granted favor can be lost.
Example: Daniel was favored by kings because of his integrity, wisdom, and unwavering faith (Daniel 6:3-4).
Winning Strategy: Build a track record of honesty, reliability, and excellence—favor will always follow trustworthy people.
4. Relationships – The Network of Favor
Favor flows through relationships. Who you know and who knows you matters in the journey of success.
The right connections can open doors that hard work alone cannot. Some blessings come not because of your labor but because of who speaks on your behalf.
Example: Mephibosheth received royal favor because of David’s covenant with Jonathan (2 Samuel 9:1-7).
Winning Strategy: Surround yourself with godly, influential, and destiny-minded people who can advocate for you in places you cannot enter by yourself.
5. Prayer & Impartation – The Supernatural Activation of Favor
Favor is both a principle and a spiritual reality. While applying wisdom is key, some dimensions of favor can only be unlocked through prayer and impartation.
The Bible affirms, "Ask, and you shall receive" (Matthew 7:7). You can pray your way into favor!
Example: Jabez prayed for an enlargement of his territory, and God granted his request (1 Chronicles
4:10). Elijah imparted a double portion of his mantle to Elisha, changing his life (2 Kings 2:9-15).
Winning Strategy: Daily declare and pray for favor, and seek impartation from those who carry the grace of favor.
Winningin life is not about luck; it is about positioning yourself for divine favor! When you engage the winning strategy of favor—honor, value, integrity, relationships, and prayer—you access supernatural advantages that
set you apart.
My prayer for you:
This month, may you not rely on luck but activate the winning strategy of divine
favor! May the grace of God open doors for you, bring you before the right
people, and surround you with supernatural help. Walk in all-round victory,
enjoying favor with both God and man, in Jesus' Name!